Monday Memory- Reunion TiME

Monday Memory- Some of the funnest family history to record happens in the present-  I love it when I get to drive my kids crazy with my camera and tell them that one day they will appreciate me for it.  So here you have it, our weekend reunion at the Lucky 7 Ranch- It was so much fun-... take a look!

Madsen and Christina at the pool table

One of the best things about marrying Travis was his family- His mother's family is so loving and accepting- From the very beginning they made me feel so welcome.  Through the years they have each had their struggles and trials, but have continued to love each other.  This was most evident as they lost their mother and then their father.

Rigby and Seleck at the grill

Danny, Liz, Aurora and Jack

FRIDAY NIGHT WAS THE CHILI COOK OFF 

Uncle Mark's chili arrived with armed guard protection

TA DA!

Travis taunts Uncle Mark-- just a little

Stockton serves as a judge

His comrades- Jeremy and Michelle

A favorite game at the ranch

Uncle Mark took his defeat like a man, but his grandchildren still presented him with a medal

 This ranch is one of the last working ranches in Southern Utah.  Being here, brought a lot of memories back of my grandfather's farm in Beaver.

Maleck shows off his stuff

Christina loved the horses

Things got a little crazy for Christina, Liz and I Friday night.

After the Chili cook off, Travis and I joined some of the crew at the Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival-  We loved it and Travis got a few hints for taking night pictures of the sky- Check out the Milky Way here! 

Saturday morning, Aunt Sandra treated all the kids to a fun treasure hunt at the Ranch.  She had the cutest clues which included fun stories about grandma and grandpa Leany.

Reading of a clue...

Taking a break with my Maleck

Cutest Cousins!

 The highlight of the reunion is always a trip up Proctor Canyon to the pond.  The rope swing and the zip line are just a few of the favorites the kids enjoy here.

There goes Seleck

Emma had the best time with her cousins!

Seleck and Jacob

Check out Stockton

Maleck

Madsen

Stockton

Trav's turn!

Aunt Val treats the girls to some shade

Christina and her cute niece Harley...

Seleck and Jacob at the zip line

Seleck let go a little early

Back at the slip and slide

 I love these boys!

A few muscles 

Maleck and the boys

Seleck and his favorite cousin Emily!

Maleck and Madse

 Emma and Maleck

Cutest kids!

 This is nephew DAN and his family

Emma with Lizzie and Sophie

 Candace, Ryan, Christina, and Selck

Madsen loves to take our picture!

 One of the best things about marrying Travis was his family- His mother's family is so loving and accepting- From the very beginning they made me feel so welcome.  Through the years they have each had their struggles and trials, but have continued to love each other.  This was most evident as they lost their mother and then their father

A tiny portion of the Leany Crew... Aunt Sandra provided these cute shirts for all!

Mom, Rigby thanks for sharing your wonderful family with me.  I love it when our children get to feel the strength of family- Family is one thing you simply cannot have enough of..... 

Uncle Mark and Aunt Val thanks for hosting the reunion- you are always so hospitable and kind.  Special thanks to Uncle Butch, Aunt Janette, Aunt Kathryn, Uncle Gregg, Aunt Fran, and Uncle Doug for feeding us- it was all so yummy and much appreciated from this mother of five!  ON A FINAL NOTE- GOOD LUCK NEXT TIME TO UNCLE MARK ON HIS CHILI--- MAYBE OUR CHAMPION UNCLE GREGG CAN GIVE YOU A FEW POINTERS!

                       MANY HAPPY REUNIONS TO ALL OF YOU THIS SUMMER- FAMILY HISTORY AT ITS FINEST!